FINAL BILL REPORT

SB 6335

                              C 31 L 90

BYSenators Metcalf, Sutherland, Smith and Kreidler

Making it unlawful to operate certain commercial vessels in a negligent manner.

Senate Committee on Environment & Natural Resources

House Committe on Fisheries & Wildlife

SYNOPSIS AS ENACTED

BACKGROUND:

It is difficult for the state to enforce negligent boat operation statutes for documented commercial vessels that have a valid marine document issued under federal law since they are exempted by Washington law.

SUMMARY:

The language exempting documented marine vessels from the negligent vessel operation statute is removed so that the statute will apply to all vessels.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

     Senate   46    0

     House 96  0

EFFECTIVE:June 7, 1990